WARRANTY
Mr Christmas warrants to the original consumer/purchaser of the MAESTRO MOUSE PRESENTS THE LIGHTS
AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS® that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of 90 days from the date of purchase. Any liability of Mr. Christmas under this warranty shall be
limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts without charge if the item is returned
with shipping charges prepaid together with proof of date-of-purchase, name and mailing
address of the original consumer/purchaser and a description of the defect. Please call
warranty service at 1-800-467-9627 for a claim number and instructions on how and where
to return the item.
Mr. Christmas shall not be liable for any other damages or loss. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, the limitation or
exclusion may not be applicable to certain consumers/purchasers.
This warranty does not cover defects caused by damage in transit, abuse, accident,
negligence or repairs made by others. This warranty gives the consumer/purchaser specific
legal rights. The consumer/purchaser may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
MAESTRO MOUSE PRESENTS
THE LIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF
CHRISTMAS
Instruction Manual
Model No. 67785
Federal Communications Commission Code, Part 15:
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void user authority to operate the equipment
NOTES: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Made in China
Patent Pending
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THIS IS NOT A TOY!
OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Your MAESTRO MOUSE PRESENTS THE LIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS ® has
been designed to give many seasons of trouble free operation. In the event that a problem
does occur, please refer to the following chart for suggested solutions.
PROBLEM
No lighting, no music
LIKELY CAUSE
SOLUTION
No power
Make sure the unit plug is plugged
into a working outlet and the output
plug is properly plugged into the jack.
Overloading caused by
connecting light strings or
decorative lighting outfits
over 420W
Replace the fuse (follow the
procedure as outlined in the fuse
replacement section in this manual).
Unit not activated
In voice control mode, say "Hello!
Mr. Christmas" to reactive the unit.
In motion activation, please pass
in front of mouse to reactive the
mouse.
Unit not being operated
properly
See operation section, pages 6 – 9.
No lighting, but music
Faulty light string/ bulbs
plays
Check light strings for burnt out
bulbs. Suggestion: Check your light
strings before installation.
Check for fuse in light string plugged,
and replace if damaged.
For more information about this product. Please call 1-800-467-9627, or visit our website: www.
mrchristmas.com. We will be happy to help you.
USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
1. When the product is placed on a live tree, the trees should be well maintained and fresh. Do not place
on live trees in which the needles are brown or break off easily. Keep the tree holder filled with water.
If
2. the product is placed on a tree, the tree should be well secured and stable.
3.
on
4.
5.
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VOICE RECOGNITION SONG LIST
EXTRA SONG LIST
Silent Night
Jingle Bells
12 Days of Christmas
Joy To The World
O Christmas Tree
O Come All Ye Faithful
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Deck The Halls
Here We Come a-Caroling
Jolly Old St. Nicholas
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Winter Wonderland
Frosty the Snowman
Good King Wenceslas
We Three Kings of Orient Are
Angels We Have Heard on High
Carol of the Bells
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
I Saw Three Ships
Toyland
What Child is This
Good Christian Men Rejoice
Auld Lang Syne
Amazing Grace
Quem Pastores
O Holy Night
Up on The Housetop
Ding Dong Merrily on High
Hallelujah
MAESTRO MOUSEPRESENTS THELIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS
3.5A 420W MAX.
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
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DESIGNED IN NEW YORK,
MADE IN CHINA
Rating: AC
120V~60Hz
420W Max.
WARNING- When using THE MAESTRO MOUSE PRESENTS THE LIGHTS AND
SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS ®, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
This product should be connected to a GFCI equipped outlet. The
main plug of this product is used as the disconnect device and shall
remain readily accessible and operable.
SAFETY RELATED GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
WARNING- is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD – Intended to alert the user to the presence if
uninsulated dangerous voltage with the product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
AC ONLY
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OPERATION
REPLACING FUSE
Your MAESTRO MOUSE PRESENTS THE LIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS ®
comes with spare fuses to replace burn-out fuses located in the plug. Be sure to replace a
burnt-out fuse with a fuse of the same rating: 5A 125V UL listed fuse.
RISK OF FIRE. Do not replace the attachment plug. Contains a safety device (fuse) that
should not be removed. Discard product if the attachment plug is damaged.
CAUTION: BEFORE REPLACING, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
1. Grasp plug and remove from the receptacle or other outlet device. Do not unplug by pulling
on cord.
2. Open fuse cover. Slide open fuse access cover on top of attachment plug towards blades.
3. Remove fuse carefully. Turn fuse holder over to remove fuse.
4. Risk of fire. Replace fuse only with 5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse
(provided with product).
5. Close fuse cover.
WHEN YOUR TREE LIGHTS ARE ON:
MAESTRO MOUSE WILL SAY: “Well hello! To see what I can do please say ‘Goodnight’ or
‘Play a carol.’”
If you say: “Goodnight”
tree lights turn off.
MAESTRO MOUSE WILL SAY “Goodnight to you!” and your
If you say: “Play a carol” MAESTRO MOUSE WILL ASK YOU WHICH
CAROL YOU WOULD LIKE TO HEAR.
Next, name a song listed in the SONGBOOK (See Page 10 for the full VOICE
RECOGNITION SONG LIST).
If you say something MAESTRO MOUSE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND
MOUSE WILL ASK YOU TO REPEAT YOUR COMMAND.
MAESTRO
AT THE END OF A REQUESTED SONG:
CONNECTING LIGHT STRINGS
MAXIMUM CAPACITY 420 WATTS
If connecting to a light string that does not have a Wattage (W) rating, calculate the wattage as
follows: Multiply the current (_ A) which is on the flag-type tag by 120.
For Example: Light string is rated 120V, 60Hz, 0.2 Amps. 0.2 X 120 = 24 Watts
Add the wattage of each light string together for a total of 420 Watts or fewer. (Do not exceed
420 Watts)
RATINGS
When your requested song has finished playing, MAESTRO MOUSE will prompt you to
choose another song or say “Good Night” to turn the unit off.
If you say: “Goodnight”
your tree lights turn OFF.
MAESTRO MOUSE WILL SAY “And good night to you.” And
If you say the name of a song listed in the SONGBOOK
play the requested song.
MAESTRO MOUSE will
If you say something MAESTRO MOUSE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND
MOUSE WILL ASK YOU TO REPEAT YOUR REQUEST.
Model 67783 – 67786, 67761 – 67769
Rating: 120VAC, 60Hz, 3.5A, 420W
MAESTRO
If he is still unable to understand your request
he will play 10 Songs and then go into
SLEEP MODE until reactivated by the TRIGGER phrase “Hello Mr. Christmas.”
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Thank you for purchasing the Mr. Christmas MAESTRO MOUSE PRESENTS THE LIGHTS
AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS ®. Maestro Mouse understands voice commands to control
your tree lights and perform a musical light show. Connect your Christmas tree lights to the
Songbook ornament and say “Hello Mr. Christmas” to start the interactive fun.
NOTE: If you say “Hello, Mr. Christmas” at any time while the musical light show is playing
(before the end of a song), it might be difficult for the MAESTRO MOUSE to hear the
TRIGGER phrase. Be sure to stand close to the songbook and speak in a loud, clear voice
in order to “interrupt” the musical light show.
The Maximum capacity is 420 watts
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT LIGHTS STRINGS
OR SETS IN EXCESS OF THE ABOVE
CAPACITY.
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OPERATION
INSTALLATION
c. MOTION ACTIVATION: In this mode, when a person walks within 5 feet of the songbook
ornament, the MAESTRO MOUSE will “wake up” and prompt voice commands to control
your lights and music.
Note: It may be useful to check your light strings for missing or faulty bulbs before setting up your
MAESTRO MOUSE PRESENTS THE LIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS ®. If your light
strings are not working, your light show will not function as intended. For ease of installation, it is
advisable to check that your holiday lights do not excess 420 Watts and to hang your holiday
lights on your tree before connecting your MAESTRO MOUSE PRESENTS THE LIGHTS AND
SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS ®.
For a detailed description of the various VOICE COMMANDS, please refer to the VOICE
COMMAND FLOW CHART Section.
d. OFF MODE: When you switch to OFF, the unit will turn off but the light over the songbook
will remain on.
3. Adjust the volume to meet your preference.
VOICE CONTROL FLOW CHART
When the MAESTRO MOUSE is in VOICE CONTROL MODE, following the MAESTRO
MOUSE’s prompts you can:
TURN TREE LIGHTS ON
TURN TREE LIGHTS OFF
PLAY A REQUESTED SONG WITH LIGHT SHOW
PLEASE MAKE SURE MAESTRO MOUSE HAS FINISHED SPEAKING
BEFORE GIVING A VOICE COMMAND.
“HELLO MR. CHRISTMAS” – This is the TRIGGER to start a conversation with MAESTRO
MOUSE. Depending on what the MAESTRO MOUSE is doing when you say “HELLO MR.
CHRISTMAS”, he will respond in one of 3 ways:
Capacity: Your MAESTRO MOUSE PRESENTS THE LIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS®
has a capacity of 420 Watts. Please refer to the packaging, instruction manual or the warning tags
on your holiday lighting to determine the exact wattage of each item being plugged into the unit.
THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH UL-LISTED LIGHTED ITEMS. In
order not to excess the 420-watt capacity, add the wattage of each item being plugged into the
unit for the TOTAL WATTAGE. See “Connecting Light Strings” Section on Page 4 for more
information.
WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED 420 WATTS
1. Hang the Songbook ornament on the Christmas tree using the hook provided; OR, for table
top use, pull the easel stand outward (see FIG I).
WHEN YOUR TREE LIGHTS ARE OFF
MAESTRO MOUSE WILL SAY: “Well hello! To see what I can do please say ‘Lights on’ or ‘Play
a carol.’”
If you say: “Lights on”, MAESTRO MOUSE WILL SAY “TA-DA” and your tree lights turn on.
If you say something MAESTRO MOUSE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND
WILL ASK YOU TO REPEAT YOUR VOICE COMMAND.
MAESTRO MOUSE
If he is still unable to understand you
MAESTRO MOUSE will go into “SLEEP MODE” until
reactivated by the TRIGGER phrase “Hello Mr. Christmas.”
If you say: “Play a carol”,
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR.
MAESTRO MOUSE WILL ASK YOU WHICH CAROL YOU
Name a song listed in the SONGBOOK (See Page 10 for the full VOICE RECOGNITION
SONG LIST).
If you say something MAESTRO MOUSE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND MAESTRO MOUSE
WILL ASK YOU TO REPEAT YOUR VOICE COMMAND. If he is still unable to understand you
MAESTRO MOUSE will play one song, then go into “SLEEP MODE” until reactivated by the
TRIGGER phrase “Hello Mr. Christmas.”
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FIG I: STAND FOR TABLE
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OPERATION
2. Plug your holiday lighting into the outlet provided on the unit (MAX 420 WATTS)
(see FIG II).
2. Choose a function from the MODE SELECTION switch (see FIG V).
CAUTION: Do not overload -
VOICE MUSICAL
CONTROL LIGHT SHOW
Maximum total load shall not
exceed 420W (3.5Amps)
OFF MOTION
ACTIVATION
FIG II
3. Plug the unit line cord into a GFCI-equipped outlet (see FIG III)
FIG V
FIG V: MODE SELECTION SWITCH
CAUTION: Do not overload Maximum total load shall not
exceed 420W (3.5Amps)
FIG III
4. The songbook lights will turn on indicating your unit is plugged in and ready for use.
OPERATION
After successfully installing your light strings up to 420 watts, your MAESTRO MOUSE
PRESENTS THE LIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS ® is ready for operation.
1. Before starting the unit, turn the demo switch on the side of the Control Box to the
“NORMAL” setting (see FIG IV). DEMO mode is for in-store demonstration purposes
only. If you forget to switch to the NORMAL setting, you will not be able to enjoy the
full functions of the item.
a. VOICE CONTROL: In this mode, the MAESTRO MOUSE will begin by saying, “Well hello!
To see what I can do please say ‘Lights on’ or ‘Play a carol.’”
If you say: “LIGHTS ON” – the lights plugged into your Control Box during INSTALLATION
will turn on. To turn LIGHTS OFF, SAY “Hello Mr. Christmas” and when prompted, say “Good
Night.”.
If you say: “PLAY A CAROL” – the MAESTRO MOUSE will ask you which song you would like
to hear. Make a request from the songs listed on the songbook. See Page 10 for a list of songs.
YOU CAN FOLLOW MAESTRO MOUSE’S PROMPTS to perform the following functions
by voice command:
TURN TREE LIGHTS ON
TURN TREE LIGHTS OFF
PLAY A REQUESTED SONG WITH LIGHT SHOW
DEMO
NORMAL
For a detailed description of the various VOICE COMMANDS, please refer to the VOICE
COMMAND FLOW CHART Section.
b. MUSICAL LIGHT SHOW: In this mode, your holiday lights dance with the music
continuously. MAESTRO MOUSE WILL NOT respond to voice commands to control your
lights and music.
FIG IV
FIG IV: DEMO/ NORMAL SWITCH
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